Definitions relating to Reiki Healing
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Archangels
They are higher in the hierarchy than angels, (“Arch” means chief) and spirit guides. They are not assigned to anyone in particular but are available to those in need as long as they are called upon. They have to be called upon before they can offer assistance as they would never interfere with our free will. Archangels remain close to the earthly plane.
Aroma Therapy
This is a holistic treatment using natural plant extracts (leaf, stem, flower, fruit or resin) to promote health & well being. This may also be referred to as essential oil therapy.
Attunement
This is a powerful spiritual experience and is the most important part of being able to progress in a Reiki practice for yourself as well as helping others. The only way of receiving this important gift is a through Reiki Master.
Aura
A field of ever changing energy represented by color that surrounds all living things. It has levels that correspond with emotional, mental, spiritual and physical levels of consciousness. Chakras also coincide with the aura levels.
B
Beaming
The Reiki practitioner stands at a distance and sends healing energy in the direction that it is needed. Reiki energy is intelligent energy and knows where it is needed and automatically goes. It is always for the clients greatest good.
Blockage
A blockage is an interruption that stops the flow of healing energy in a body. Blockages can be broken up and burned up if they are released to a higher level of consciousness. This can be done during a Reiki healing session.
C
Centering
The act of using deep breath pulling energy into the body from the solar plexus / sacral chakras or center of the body.
CKR
Cho Ku Rei, symbol taught to Level II Reiki practitioners. Known as “light switch” or energy increase or power symbol. Put the power of the universe here.
Clairaudience
The supposed ability of perceiving as if by hearing that which is inaudible.
Clairsentience
The supposed ability to feel the past, present or future physical and emotional states of others without the use of the normal five senses.
Clairvoyance
The supposed ability to perceive events in the future or beyond sensing contact.
Color
The quality of an object with respect to how light energy is absorbed or refracted. Human’s use rods & cones in their eyes to interpret color therefore we all “see” color differently. For more information please see my web page Color therapy.
Minerals with gemological structures of angles, planes & faces. They are incorporated into Crystal Reiki to raise vibration frequencies.
Crystal Grid
Combination of sacred geometric energy with crystal energy and the healing energy of Reiki.
Energy that is a combination of the universal life force and the grounding frequency of Mother Earth.
For more information please see my web page Crystal Wands
There are seven main “energy centers” or transformers of subtle energy in the human body. They are:
- Crown-associated with the color purple;
- Third eye-associated with the color indigo;
- Throat-associated with the color blue;
- Heart-associated with the colors green & pink;
- Solar plexus-associated with the color yellow;
- Sacral-associated with the color orange;
- Root or base-associated with the color red.
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DKM
Dai Ko Myo, Master symbol, can be used in place of any other symbol. Taught to Master Reiki practitioners.
“The great shining light”.
Also known as distance or remote healing. Reiki that will use HSZSN for the client’s greatest good.
E
Elixir
A magical or medicinal potion.
Electromagnetic Radiation waves or Electromagnetic Field that are carried through space in waves, this includes:
Infrared, radiation, x-rays, gamma, ultraviolet, microwaves and light waves.
Energy
A fundamental concept in physics that is often defined as the capacity to do mechanical work. It can change form but not be created or destroyed.
Essential Oils
See Aroma Therapy
Enlightenment
Brought to a higher level of existence by education and/or belief.
G
Gratitude
To be thankful from the bottom of your heart.
In Crystal Reiki, developing a plan begins with a grid comprised of sacred geometry and then adding crystals. To use, it must be activated by a Crystal Reiki Master. Each grid is set with a particular intention.
In Crystal Reiki, starts with setting up a grid of sacred geometry with crystals. To use, a Crystal Reiki Master infuses it with Reiki energy and must feel the energy move for a particular intention.
Grounding
The act of pushing out energy from one’s center of the body or solar plexus /sacral chakras & the feeling of connection to the ground or Mother earth.
H
HSZSN
Hon Sha Ze Sho Nen, Symbol taught to Level II Reiki practitioners. No past, present or future all time is concurrent. Transcending time & space.
I
Specific information for an activity. It must be attainable, measurable & time based.
J
Journey Animals
They appear when you have life changing decisions and will stay until they are set.
K
Kundalini
Hinduism refers to a form of primal energy (or shakti) said to be located at the base of the spine. In Hindu tradition, Bhairavi is the goddess of Kundalini. Kundalini awakenings may happen through a variety of methods. Many systems of yoga focus on awakening Kundalini through: meditation; pranayama breathing; the practice of asana and chanting of mantras
L
Life Animals
They guide, protect and show us our inner strength over the course of a life-time.
Light energy or Ki
A plan that is exactly right & based spiritually just and only for you.
M
Meditation
Practice that unifies the body with the mind.
Meridians
Pathways used by subtle energy throughout the body.
O
Typically, a substance made from resin to protect from EMF radiation given off by electronics. The device encapsulates organic and inorganic materials layer by layer. Crystals are usually added. A recent upgrade now consists of:
Wood, fire, metal, earth & H2O that balances bioenergy also referred to as prana, chi or ki
P
Pendulum
is a device consisting of a weight suspended from a pivot so that it can swing freely in response to the force of gravity
Psychic
Relating to or denoting facilities or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws; especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance.
R
Is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. Pronounced Ray-Key, Rei- Spiritual Wisdom,
Ki-Light Energy.
Reiki Guide
An ascended being assigned to each Reiki practitioner to assist them in their Reiki journey.
A beaded placeholder used for prayer dedicated to the virgin Mary, mother of Jesus.
S
Symbols from antiquity used to focus the universal life force especially on grids during Crystal Reiki. These geometrical laws create everything in existence.
SHK
Sei He Ki, Symbol taught to Level II Reiki practitioners. Mental & emotional support
Shadow Animals
They may instill fear in us in order to test our strength. They help us fight our inner fears until the fear dissolves.
Are usually animal protectors, guides or companions that are assigned to one human at a time. They are following instructions from God to keep humans safe. They also provide messages to humans too. Each animal has their own unique power. Reiki energy allows us to connect to them and understand their message.
T
Telepathy
The supposed communication of thoughts or ideas by means other than the known five senses.
Transcendence
A state of being that has overcome the limitations of physical existence. To move beyond the here and now.
V
Vibration
A mechanical phenomenon whereby oscillations (waves) occur about an equilibrium point.
Visualization
A healing technique used by the Reiki practitioner to identify in the “minds eye” what requires healing.